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Administrative Assistant - Route Planning

On-site in Irún·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

SGS

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On-site, Irún
Contract
Full-time
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining an internationally leading company and technical benchmark in its sector.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Job stability and real growth opportunities.
  • Specialized and dynamic technical environment.

At SGS, as part of our firm commitment to promoting equal opportunities and respect for diversity, we ensure that all our selection processes are conducted objectively, impartially, and fairly, and are free from any kind of bias or discrimination

The role

At SGS, a world leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification, we continue to grow and want to hire an Administrative Assistant for our Field Inspection team to work with a full-time or part-time contract.

We are looking for an organized, proactive person with good communication skills, who wants to be part of a dynamic environment and collaborate in the coordination of technical services and customer service.

What you'll do

You will be a key piece in the organization and administrative management of the service, coordinating appointments, providing support to technical teams, and ensuring the correct management of information and documentation.

  • Telephone contact with customers for the organization and planning of inspection, maintenance, and repair visits.
  • Coordination of schedules and assignment of routes to the various technicians in the department.
  • Management and updating of information on customer platforms.
  • Recording and monitoring of administrative and operational data.
  • Handling and managing phone calls.
  • General administrative support to the field inspection team.
  • Documentary follow-up and control of administrative incidents.

🎓 What are we looking for?

  • Higher Level Vocational Training in the administrative area.
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in administrative or customer service positions.
  • Regular use of the Office suite:
    • Excel
    • Word
    • Outlook
  • Good telephone communication skills and customer service skills.
  • Organized, proactive person with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

⭐ We will especially value

  • Experience in route coordination or management of technical teams.
  • Experience working with management platforms or CRM tools.
  • Ability to work in a team and attention to detail.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Recruitment team contact

    With recruitment team

    If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.

  3. Interviews

    Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.

  4. Assessments

    Not every role

    For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.

  5. Additional screening and reference check

  6. Selection and offer · With HR team

  • An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
  • Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.

About SGS

SGS is a Swiss-headquartered multinational company and the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Founded in 1878, it operates across diverse industries including agriculture, construction, energy, manufacturing, mining, and public sector, providing services such as quality assurance, risk management, and sustainability solutions. With over 99,000 employees and a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, SGS is a category-defining player in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.

In Spain, SGS has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities, offering a wide range of technical and inspection roles. The company is known for its strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, making it a relevant employer for international professionals with backgrounds in engineering, environmental science, and industrial safety. SGS provides opportunities for career growth in a global environment, and its Spanish operations are a key part of its European network.

Industry
Testing & Certification
Founded
1878
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 7 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • SGS operates in over 140 countries, offering international professionals the chance to work in a truly global environment with potential for cross-border projects and career mobility.
  • The company provides extensive training and development programs, including language courses and technical certifications, which can be valuable for professionals relocating to Spain.
  • SGS has a structured career path with opportunities to progress from technical roles to management positions, appealing to those seeking long-term growth.
  • The Spanish offices are well-established and integrated into the European network, offering a stable work environment and exposure to diverse industries.
  • SGS is a large, stable employer with a strong brand name, which can be reassuring for international professionals seeking a secure position.

In their own words

About the company & team

At SGS, our mission is to add value to society by providing a sustainable environment.

With our work, we guarantee safety and quality, providing confidence to all areas of society, even those that are not visible.

We have the most qualified professionals, working as a great team in more than 140 countries every day, which makes us leaders in the sector.

We encourage you to join this human team, where you will be trained and develop in an environment of camaraderie, flexibility, respect, and equality.

At SGS, you will find: The opportunity to make a difference.

A place to contribute your value to society. An international environment with an innovative spirit, full of challenges where you can share and learn with the best.

You define us, you make SGS

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